Perez earned the spot after rushing for 2,425 yards and 29 touchdowns during the regular season. All-state teams are based on regular-season performances.

Perez was the only first-team selection from the area. Three landed on the second team, including two from Kerrville Tivy – senior defensive end Brady Jenschke and senior linebacker David Denais. Jenschke had 63 tackles, including 30 solo and 16 for loss and 11 sacks. Denais had 122 tackles, including 76 solo and 21 for loss, four sacks, one interception and two blocked kicks. Highlands senior running back Rene Palomino was also selected to the second team. He had 1,620 yards and 20 touchdowns on 307 carries.